This short course sets out a detailed study of the text, philosophy, and significance of the millennia-old yoga system defined in the Yogasutras. The popular practice of yoga finds its origin in one of the most venerated wisdom books of India: the Yogasutras. Comprised of 196 short statements on the essential teachings of yoga, Patanjali’s Yogasutras holds the position of being the seminal work that defines the yoga system. Over the centuries many important commentaries have been written that seek to explain and extrapolate the full meaning of the sutras, and to this day, the text continues to be appreciated for the profound wisdom contained within it. While the Yogasutras were originally written in Sanskrit, this short course offers an accessible translation and commentary without sacrificing any of its profound wisdom. This edition will allow the reader to study and dive into the meaning and philosophy of this ancient text with its significant contemporary relevance. Yoga students, practitioners, and scholars alike will appreciate the way in which this short course guides the reader through the text
Nicholas R. Mann Book order (chronological)
Nicholas Mann was a distinguished scholar whose work illuminated the world of Italian humanism, with a particular focus on the seminal figure of Petrarch. His academic leadership extended to directing the Warburg Institute, where he guided scholarly pursuits for over a decade. As a Professor Emeritus at the University of London, his contributions significantly shaped the understanding and study of Renaissance thought. Mann's legacy lies in his deep engagement with the intellectual currents of humanism and his ability to convey its complexities to new generations.
Zasvěcené a objevné dílo anglického spisovatele a geomanta ukazuje, že systém čísel a geometrických proporcí, užívaný v chrámech a městech mnoha dávných civilizací, je přítomný i v původním plánu hlavního města Spojených států amerických. Autorem tohoto plánu byl geniální architekt francouzského původu Pierre Charles L´Enfant, jenž novému hlavnímu městu americké federace, které vyrůstalo takříkajíc na zelené louce, vtiskl jeho jedinečnou podobu. Ve svém velkolepém projektu vymezil a vyvážil moc lidu, jednotlivých států Unie, justice, legislativy a prezidenta.
Isle of Avalon was written to restore the sense of the magical realm of the Otherworld to Western consciousness. It fully describes the physical and sacred topography of the British Isle of Avalon (pictured in beautiful photos) as well as its symbols, architecture, history, mythology and accounts of visitation. It also examines the implications of Avalon as an actual entrance to the Underworld.